Wayfarer Theater

Objective

Prompted to create four scenic designs for the Wayfarer Theater. These designs were based on client drawings for design intent and collaboration with fabricators for building information and support during production and installation.

Skills, Software, and Applied Knowledge

- AutoCAD

- Teamwork

- Microsoft Teams

- Procore

- Communication

My Contribution

I was given partially completed designs and prompted to apply client-approved adjustments to the design, create fabrication drawings, and prepare files for fabrication. This project included collaboration with project managers and fabricators, interpretation of complex designs, and problem-solving to create a structurally stable design.

Process

Put to Detail and Edits

A variety of meetings were held to ensure collaboration and understanding between the client, fabricators, relevant leadership personnel, and myself. These meetings included conversations about any client-approved changes and structural decisions to be implemented into the final technical drawings. Any changes to the design intent and/or structure were created and then sent for approval internally and externally before fabrication began.

Technical Drawings

After the 3D model was completed, drawings with relevant dimensions were created to show how the design was to be built. This included material callouts, labels for parts cut on the CNC and WTJ machines, and hardware and finish information.

17501_UNITY WALL-1

Unity Wall - 1

17501_UNITY WALL-2

Unity Wall - 2

17501_UNITY WALL-5

Unity Wall - 5

17501_UNITY WALL-1

Unity Wall - 1

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CNC and WTJ Preparation and Fabrication

After approvals for the design were finished, any parts that needed to be cut on the CNC and WTJ were prepared in AutoCAD and given to the machinery operators to import into Enroute. These cut parts were then given to the fabricators for building.

CNC_17501_UNITY WALL SHELF-(1)

Unity Wall - Shelf

CNC_17501_UNITY DIMENSIONAL LETTERS-(1)

Unity Wall - Dimensional Letters

CNC_17501_UNITY WALL PANELS-(1)

Unity Wall - Wall Panels

CNC_17501_UNITY WALL SHELF-(1)

Unity Wall - Shelf

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Comments

I always enjoy a challenge and interpreting other people's work is a learning experience. I always enjoy communicating with my coworkers to learn more about how every step of the design and fabrication process works. During this project, my understanding of appropriate hardware and structural assemblies was enhanced through problem-solving and communicating with the fabricators who were interpreting my work. I enjoyed learning more about all the steps it takes to create scenery and integrate these new skills and understandings of structural necessities in my future work.